Winter at Whitaker Special Events
We’re spreading holiday magic throughout the whole season!
This winter, we invite you to experience cheer and joy with us as we put on our own touch on seasonal festivities with our Winter at Whitaker! You’ll find moments to make enchanting holiday memories through our magical evenings like Light Up The Night, PJ Parties and cozy holiday movie showings for all ages, alongside picture-perfect moments during Breakfast With Santa, A Merry Rockin’ Christmas and so much more!
Light Up The Night
Tuesday, Nov. 25
5:00 – 7:00 PM
FREE Admission! Registration is required.
One of our favorite nights of the year returns on Tuesday, Nov. 25, when we open the doors for Light Up The Night! Join us for an evening of festive amusements and merriment, with free admission sponsored by Energy Transfer!
PJ Parties
Every Weekend This December!
The holidays are just around the corner and we’re spreading holiday cheer by hosting PJ Parties so our friends can watch our favorite seasonal movies on the big screen in Select Medical Digital Cinema every weekend this December!
Join us in your pajamas, pack a blanket, and settle in with a warm cup of cocoa for screenings of beloved holiday films The Polar Express 3-D* and How The Grinch Stole Christmas! We’d love to see you there!
Holiday Movies
We’ll be showing classic Christmas movies for all ages this winter, including The Polar Express 3-D, The Grinch, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Call the gang and reserve your seats to see your favorites on the giant screen in our Select Medical Digital Cinema!
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 13
8:30-11:00 A.M.
Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their merry helpers are flying in from the North Pole for a morning filled with joy, music, and holiday cheer. Join us on Saturday, December 13, for a cheerful celebration featuring a delicious buffet breakfast, cookie decorating with Gingy, and a special meet-and-greet with the Clauses themselves.
Michael Cavanaugh in A Merry Rockin’ Christmas
Monday, Dec. 15
7:30 P.M.
A Merry Rockin’ Christmas hits the stage at Whitaker Center on Monday, December 15! We’ve got a fun evening in store with Mr. American Songbook himself, Michael Cavanaugh, as he and his band play their favorite holiday tunes along with beloved hits form Billy Joel, Elton John and more! Get your tickets today!
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Upcoming Special Events
Light Up The Night
Light Up The Night is a special holiday event from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, for families and friends to explore, learn, and have fun together. Enjoy an exciting selection of hands-on activities designed to spark curiosity, and creativity for all ages.
Breakfast with Santa
Get tickets for Breakfast With Santa at Whitaker Center this December for a merry morning full of yummy bites and picture perfect moments!
The Night Shift
Our 21+ after hours event — get in touch with your inner child during The Night Shift at Whitaker Center during 3rd in the Burg from 5-7 p.m.!
The Nutcracker
Let the Holiday Magic Come to Life! Whether a holiday tradition or a first-time discovery, The Nutcracker® is an annual gift every family will want to be part of! Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet has been hosting a Nutcracker performance yearly since 1965. Shortly after starting, CPYB became the only school in the world with the license to perform George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®.
PJ Parties at Whitaker Center
Our PJ Parties are back at Whitaker Center this winter with showtimes featuring The Polar Express 3-D and How The Grinch Stole Christmas! Come join us for a cozy evening viewing some of our favorite holiday movies in your pajamas!